As an avid concert goer and the self-confessed lover of all things black, I know how to make the average band tee work.
But can you make band merchandise a fashion statement? Here are my top ways to make memorabilia look stylish.
LAYERING
One of my favourite things to do with band tees is to layer a long sleeved top underneath it. It may be such a simple addition to an outfit but can add a lot of style.
Block colours are good for t-shirts with a lot going on in terms of design, whereas striped tops are perfect for more simple looks.
These two tshirts are by an independent Instagram designer called Tatiana (@lajeunesupreme), based in Switzerland, who is killing the game lately with her sick style of bold font and collage print.
It can also pay off to keep it simple and pair a tshirt, some jeans and a splash of colour with a belt to just round off a relatively laidback but still cool outfit.
Catfish and the Bottlemen have the coolest merch with a football strip vibe, putting two of their songs ‘7’ and ‘26’ on the back of the tops.
NOT JUST ABOUT TSHIRTS
Sometimes, all it takes to pull off some band merch is an accessory. One of my favourite buys at gigs or on the artists stores is hats and badges as they are usually on the cheaper scale and can be worn at literally any time.
Badges are a personal favourite of mine and I’ve practically covered a vintage Levi’s denim jacket in them.
My Harry Styles ‘Fender Telecaster’ pin is one of my favourite badges and is also by an independent artist based in the UK. PinsBySophie is an Etsy artist who creates her own pins based upon her music interests and sells them for a very reasonable price on the Etsy site, which is a store based solely for independent artists looking to sell their unique goods.
I wear my Nina Nesbitt ‘Lotus’ hat practically 24/7, especially if I am having a bad hair day and it’s a perfect accessory to any of my outfits because what doesn’t go with black?
And that’s my top tips for wearing band merchandise while still keeping it relaxed and stylish.
To see more from the independent artists I mentioned above, the links are below and please always support people like them. The world needs more creativity, rather than the same slogans on t-shirts every time you walk into a retail shop.
Instagram for the Halsey and Billie Eilish tops – https://www.instagram.com/lajeunesupreme/
PinsBySophie Etsy – https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PinsBySophie?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=628627235
